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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Alceste leaves Eliante's house, about what does Alceste confront Celimene?
(a) Alceste's proposal to Eliante.
(b) Celimene's reputation as a flirt.
(c) Alceste's time in court with Oronte.
(d) Celimene's letter to Oronte.

2. What does Basque do regarding this new character?
(a) He sends him in.
(b) He demands identification.
(c) He denies that anyone is home.
(d) He sends him away.

3. What surprising information does Eliante learn at the end of Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) That Oronte is going to marry Celimene.
(b) That Alceste loves Eliante.
(c) That Celimene is going to marry Alceste.
(d) That Philinte is in love with Eliante.

4. Where are the women in Act One, Scene One?
(a) At church.
(b) At school.
(c) Shopping.
(d) At the park.

5. Why does Celimene re-enter the room?
(a) She is becoming bored.
(b) She does not like other talking in private.
(c) Someone calls her name.
(d) She hears someone at the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the main characters in Act 3, Scene 5?

2. Celimene tells Alceste that he takes "umbrage" at Clitandre. What is umbrage?

3. What is the first honest thing Celimene says in Act Two, Scene Three?

4. Who is Celimene?

5. How does Alceste feel about his visitor?

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